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Welcome to the Writers off the Page Podcast, where I sit down with authors, illustrators and creative minds, to find out their tips, tricks and secrets to making it in the world of writing and publishing.
Episodes are released weekly.
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Megan Goldin: Stay Awake
Psychological thriller author Megan Goldin chats about her latest novel, Stay Awake. Plus, her tricks for keeping readers on the edge of...
Aug 22, 2022
Katharine Pollock: Her Fidelity
All eyes are on the music industry in Katharine Pollock's debut novel, Her Fidelity. Inspired by her own experience working in record...
Aug 16, 2022
Allison Tait: The ins and outs of writing and publishing
Allison Tait is the internationally bestselling author of middle-grade adventure series The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher and...
Aug 9, 2022
Michelle Bowes: Money Queens
Finance writer Michelle Bowes is helping girls rule their finances with her new book Money Queens. She chats about making finance an...
Aug 2, 2022
Dani Vee: My EXTRAordinary Mum
Author and podcaster Dani Vee chats about her debut picture book, creating the Words and Nerds podcast, finding balance and her quest to...
Jul 26, 2022
Shelley Burr: WAKE
Shelley Burr chats about her incredible debut crime novel, WAKE, Australia's obsession with true crime and the reason you should be...
Jul 19, 2022
Kate Emery: The Not So Chosen One
Journalist Kate Emery chats about her debut YA novel The Not So Chosen One, which was shortlisted for the 2020 Text Prize. Kate Emery...
Jul 12, 2022
Shirley Marr: A Glasshouse of Stars
Winner of the WA Premier's Award for Children's Writing Shirley Marr chats about A Glasshouse of Stars and her decision to write the...
Jul 5, 2022
Rhett Davis: Hovering
Winner of the 2020 Victorian Premier's Unpublished Manuscript Award Rhett Davis chats about his debut novel, Hovering, and how to push...
Jun 28, 2022
Kylie Orr: Someone Else's Child
Kylie Orr chats about her debut novel, Someone Else's Child, and her interesting path to publication. Kylie Orr writes about everything...
Jun 21, 2022
Ros Thomas: How to Shame the Devil
Journalist Ros Thomas talks about her novella, How to Shame the Devil, the #metoo movement and making writing universal. Plus, Ros' top...
Jun 14, 2022
Julie Fison: One Punch
Julie Fison chats about new novel, One Punch. Plus, making the transition from writing for children to adult fiction, and how to perfect...
Jun 7, 2022
Genevieve Novak: No Hard Feelings
Genevieve Novak chats about her debut novel No Hard Feelings, plus the value of goal setting and how to cope with reviews. Genevieve...
May 31, 2022
Mike Lucas: Let's Build a Backyard
Children's and YA author Mike Lucas chats about his latest picture book, Let's Build a Backyard, plus the dos and don'ts of pitching your...
May 27, 2022
Hilde Hinton: A Solitary Walk on the Moon
Hilde Hinton chats about her latest book, A Solitary Walk on the Moon, plus the benefits of negative feedback and how Lego can help your...
May 24, 2022
Tabitha Carvan: This is not a book about Benedict Cumberbatch
Tabitha Carvan chats about the guilt and emotions of motherhood and the hilarious and heartfelt memoir that came as a result of it. PLUS...
May 17, 2022
Nat Amoore: We Run Tomorrow
Children's author Nat Amoore chats about her latest book, We Run Tomorrow, a hybrid novel/graphic novel, PLUS her secret trick to winning...
May 10, 2022
Dervla McTiernan: The Murder Rule
Internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed author Dervla McTiernan chats about her latest book The Murder Rule, PLUS the...
May 3, 2022
Anzac Day Special: Portland Jones & Dianne Wolfer
Telling stories of war with Portland Jones, author of the historical fiction novel Only Birds Above, and Dianne Wolfer, author of the...
Apr 25, 2022
Phillip Marsden: Boss Ladies of Sport
Illustrator Phillip Marsden chats about his picture book Boss Ladies of Sport, and his epic two week submission deadline. Originally from...
Apr 19, 2022
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